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Tammy Mowry

Sheriff

It is the duty of the sheriff to
serve, execute and return writs or other legal process
issued by a lawful authority. The sheriff shall prepare
and file an annual inventory statement of county
personal property in his or her custody. The sheriff has
charge and custody of the jail and its prisoners, except
in counties where a county board of corrections exists
and has duties over the jail. It is the duty of the
sheriff to keep the peace, apprehend criminals and
perform other duties as peace officer. The sheriff may
appoint deputies but such deputies may not be the county
treasurer, clerk, register of deeds or surveyor.